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J260 ERB

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,708 mi
Last recorded67,708 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ260 ERB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 67,708 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 67,663 miles

Chassis and under body covered in under seal

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot covered in grease. No sign of damage to boot

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 67,652 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Rears (1.2.1 (e))

Chassis and under body covered in under seal

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot covered in grease. No sign of damage to boot

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 66,299 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Slight surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front CV boot has grease on it, but no sign of damage or split

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underbody and chassis covered in underseal

Fail 20 Oct 2018 66,286 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Large crack in windscreen more than 40mm in diameter (3.2 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Slight surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front CV boot has grease on it, but no sign of damage or split

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underbody and chassis covered in underseal

Pass 25 Oct 2017 64,985 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 64,965 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 64,679 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,135 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 62,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 62,029 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 62,029 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 61,703 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 60,560 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 60,560 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 58,488 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 56,201 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate (1992)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 55,383 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 55,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 54,492 miles

damage on windscreen outside zone A close to fail limit

o/s rear air bag bracket insecure

slight leak from o/s c/v boot

surface cracks on rear flexible brake hose

Fail 25 Apr 2007 54,470 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

damage on windscreen outside zone A close to fail limit

o/s rear air bag bracket insecure

slight leak from o/s c/v boot

surface cracks on rear flexible brake hose

Pass 26 Apr 2006 50,979 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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J260 ERB is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 68,439 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J260 ERB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J260 ERB is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 May 1992.

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